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President Congratulates Asia Cup winners

President Mahinda Rajapaksa sending his congratulations to the Sri Lanka Cricket team for beating India and retaining the Asia Cup in Karachi last night, observed that excellent team spirit, sportsmanship and fighting qualities were the key to their success and bringing glory to the country.
"By winning the Asia Cup for the fourth time you have proved that Sri Lanka remains a formidable force in cricket. Your success is an encouragement to all our sportsmen and sportswomen, and I wish you all success in the forthcoming series against India in Sri Lanka, and other important tournaments that lie ahead," President Rajapaksa said in a message sent to Sri Lanka Captain Mahela Jayawardene,
"I also send my special good wished to young Ajantha Mendis for his magnificent bowling performance and to Sanath Jayasuriya for his continued achievements in batting, both of which helped steer Sri Lanka to this outstanding victory," the message said. Pakistani President, Ferveez Musharaff also congratulated the Sri Lankan team for winning the Asia Cup and praised the Asian Cricket Coucil for organizing an excellent tournament that helped foster goodwill in the region.
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